It is reported that a dead body was found on the beach near the Japan Friendship Bridge in Mannar.
It is said that the deceased is between 35-45 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall, and is wearing a black long-sleeved shirt and a white checkered saree.
The body has been deposited in the mortuary of the Mannar Hospital and the Mannar Police are conducting further investigations into the incident.